The body of a partially naked woman, believed to have been murdered, was discovered by a group of boys playing soccer on a field near Bo-Kaap.
According to the Cape Town Central Community police forum chairperson, Marc Truss, the unidentified female looked as if she had been attacked, and her dress had been pulled over her head.
The body was found on Strand Street towards High Level Road, above the squatter camp, on Monday at bout 5pm.
“They unfortunately found a woman who we initially thought had fallen off the mountain but it appears it was something else.
“We are waiting for the police for further information. We now think that the woman died by probably gender-based violence and probably trauma to the head,” said Truss.
“She is unknown at the moment, we believe it’s a black lady, her age between 30 and 35. Unfortunately she succumbed to her injuries from the abuse. That is not acceptable.
“Someone must have seen something happen because this was done during broad daylight.”
The police said they were not investigating a murder, as they are still waiting for an autopsy.
Spokesperson Wesley Twigg said: “Cape Town Central police registered an inquest for investigation after the body of an unknown female was found on an open field in Bo-Kaap on Monday, 19 August.
“The body was discovered by one of the youths that were playing on the field. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.”
Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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